The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Wellness Policy outlines their efforts to promote student wellness through nutrition and physical activity initiatives. The policy was established in 2006 and is overseen by Rachel Hurshman and Courtney Bell. It focuses on comprehensive learning environments, physical activity, and nutrition. The district implements the policy through a student wellness committee, action plan, and student wellness teams. Community members can get involved by joining these teams or providing input to wellness policies. The district promotes healthy eating through cafeteria improvements, celebrations, and partnerships with local organizations.

1. Greeley-Evans School District 6
Wellness Policy: Piecing the
Puzzle Together

2. About Us
Rachel Hurshman, MPH, RDN – Wellness Coordinator
• Student Wellness
• Worksite Wellness
Courtney Bell, MPH, CHES – Wellness Specialist
• Student wellness initiatives
• Grant writing
• Nutrition education

3. Our Wellness Policy Journey: A Brief History
• Where: www.greeleyschools.org/studentwellness
• Why: provides framework for how schools will ensure they are offering the
healthiest environments possible for students
• When: Established in 2006 (USDA requirement), most recently updated in 2015
• What: 3 focus areas: comprehensive learning environment, physical activity,
nutrition
How:
• Student Wellness Policy Committee
• Implementation Plan
• Student wellness teams: districtwide
• YOU!

4. “That’s Me!”
Activity

5. Getting Involved with Your School’s/District’s
Wellness Program
• Student Wellness Teams
• Assist with running meetings
• Advocate for students in lunchroom (not enough time to eat, not eating, hungry)
• Student Wellness Policy Committee (SWC) OR Student Health Advisory Council
(SHAC)
• Join SWC/SHAC
• Provide input on policy (school level)
• Provide input on policy (state or national level)
• Telling/Sharing your stories

6. Lunchroom Environment
• National School Lunch and Breakfast Weeks
• “Celebrity” Servers
• Tray Dot Prizes + Music
• Smoothie Bike
• Photo booth
• Smarter Lunchroom

7. Promotion of Healthful Eating Behaviors
• Posters
• Soda Free Zones
• Salad bar posters & labels
• Wellness-themed bulletin boards
• Garden to Cafeteria
• Food art
• Classroom celebrations: healthy pizza party, frozen treats

8. Sustainability (Grants, Local Partnerships)
• Action for Healthy Kids
• Mission Nutrition/Chef Ann Foundation: tasting events
• Fuel Up to Play 60
• The Colorado Health Foundation
• RMC Health
• Local hospital systems
• Local universities: interns, research
• Local health department

9. Questions,
Reflection,
&
Evaluation
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